Former Inter president Massimo Moratti is unimpressed with Romelu Lukaku’s decision to secretly negotiate with Juventus as the Nerazzurri worked on a deal with Chelsea.
The 30-year-old Belgian striker returned to the Blues at the start of this month following the end of his loan spell with the Nerazzurri, who were incredibly keen to set up a new deal.
After weeks of talks between Inter and Chelsea, a deal was being drawn up worth around €38-40m total, but everything suddenly collapsed after the Nerazzurri learnt that he had been in contact with Juventus since the days before the Champions League final.
Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli via Calciomercato.com, Moratti first discussed his expectations after Inter’s recent work in the transfer window.
“Before the start of the season we always have illusions, but then sometimes there is the surprise of the new players who can perform better than expected.”
He touched on the club’s goalkeeper situation. They are currently without any first-choice options following the sale of Andre Onana to Manchester United and the departure of Samir Handanovic on a free transfer.
“At the moment there’s a bit of concern for the goalkeeper and for the striker, one eliminated himself and had a notable specific weight.”
The former Inter president also spoke about the Lukaku controversy.
“It’s okay that footballers have to economically maximize short careers, but from this to betraying the club where you had a good time, and which was close to you, is a bad thing and you just make a bad impression.”
Finally, Moratti discussed the work of Saudi Arabian clubs in the transfer window this summer.
“It’s something new and also scary because there’s no comparison with European clubs in terms of spending possibilities. They can offer 10 times more and close every conversation, everything changes in football.”